Chicken Biryani

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Aromatic Indian-style chicken dish with spiced rice and yogurt marinade
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Chicken Biryani

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 2195.4

Description

This classic Chicken Biryani features tender boneless chicken marinated in a rich blend of yogurt, lemon, and warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and cumin. The dish is layered with fragrant saffron rice and garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables. It offers a deep, complex flavor profile typical of traditional Indian cooking, making it a satisfying and aromatic main course.

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy frying pan and sauté onions and garlic until lightly browned.
  2. Add ginger and fry for another minute or two, then transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
  3. Add the chicken to the bowl.
  4. Grind together the cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, dried coriander, cumin, and poppy seeds.
  5. Blend the ground spices with lemon juice, garam masala, cayenne, salt, tomato paste, bay leaves, and yogurt.
  6. Stir the spice mixture into the vegetable and chicken mixture, cover, and refrigerate for several hours.
  7. Using a large, heavy frying pan, cook the mixture, covered, over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2195.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.7g106%
Saturated Fat 12.8g64%
Cholesterol 80.7mg27%
Sodium 2675.7mg112%
Total Carbohydrate 421.4g141%
Dietary Fiber 159.3g638%
Sugars 21.2g
Protein 108.8g218%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, biryani, indian, spices, cardamom, cumin, coriander, yogurt, rice, saffron, ginger, garlic, main course, aromatic
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